My 2 Bits Florida Gators Football Podcast

Randy and Ben each pick our top 11 players on offense and defense based on pure talent/proven on field ability. We then discuss our rankings, both in their difference and similarities and what this means about the various position groups on both sides the ball as well.

Randy and Ben discuss our current takes on where the Gators stand heading into the '26 season and our current expectations for the team. We then break down how we might be over valuating or under valuating the capabilities of the new staff and this team. We cite specific examples of teams in previous years that have both under and over exceeded expectations and the data behind what caused that to...

Randy and Ben discuss the lack of O-line consistency in recruiting, development, and play on the field since the Meyer era. We discuss various stats from the Muschamp, McElwain, Mullen, and Napier eras that show how the play and talent at the positions has declined. We then discuss the recent recruiting surge that Sumrall and Trautwein have been able to go on, and how this helps the potential futu...

Ben and Randy discuss the returning players from last year that have an opportunity to make a significant impact this season despite not making large contributions to the team in 2025. We make our case for why these players can help the team in 2026 based on statistical and video evidence. Lastly we each discuss a potential sleeper pick that could also help the team improve next year.

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down Sumrall's history of player personnel decisions and how he has evaluated who should start and play in his previous coaching roles. We also discuss the success he has had as a result of these decisions and how he has been able to get the most out of the players he has put onto the field. Lastly, we give an update on recruiting and how Jon and the coaching s...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben discuss the Gators potential to return to relevance in the SEC next season. We discuss the state of the SEC overall, and what it may look like for next season, and additionally what the metrics would be for the Gators to be in contention for the top third of the conference. We then take a look at the schedule and whether it is more or less favorable then last season...

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy break down our thoughts on the Orange and Blue game, the first from Sumrall's tenure. We discuss our thoughts on both the offense and defense and how the players performed as well as some of the schemes we saw put in place by the coaching staff. We also discuss the different format of the game and whether or not we think it is a good change for the team. Lastly we br...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down the projected 2 deep at each position group based on spring intel so far. We discuss how each group looks so far and our thoughts on their potential for success or disappointment come the fall. We also give an update on some additional spring practice intel, as well as wrap up our thoughts on the Gators Basketball season following the unexpected early tour...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down the early intel from the Gators spring practice. We discuss the increase in transparency we have seen already from this coaching staff, and how that has allowed much more access for the media and thereby the fans to learn about how the team is progressing so far. We also talk about the coaches increased involvement in practice compared to previous regimes...

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy discuss the initial impact of coach Sumrall's influence on the players, coaches, and fans since his hiring and how he has changed the narrative of being "another G5 coach" coming to Florida. We also discuss his early impact on the players through his leadership style, focus on the weight room, and the now famous Gauntlet. Finally we review how he can continue to impa...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down by the numbers (247 Composite and National Title winners) the changes in rankings we have seen the the last 3 years for the talent that is required to win a National Championship in college football as compared to what was always needed from this metric previously. We also discuss how the gap between the top teams and the lower tiered teams has narrowed in...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben discuss the finalization of the 2026 roster including the more recent transfer portal additions that we have not previously evaluated. We also look at the roster as a whole and where we see potential for gaps as move into spring practice. Lastly we give an update on the basketball team as we move into the latter part of the season and work towards tournament time.

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy discuss the expectations for new head coach Jon Sumrall and set some key metrics for things we will be looking for in his first and second years' at UF. We also discuss his tenure as a head coach and whether or not it meets the "Gator Standard". Lastly, we discuss what he will need to do in order to have success beyond year 1 and 2 and what it will take for him to ha...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down the outgoing and incoming transfers so far during the 26 portal cycle including the outstanding news that just broke today regarding Jadan Baugh's return!! We discuss the impact they have in both leaving and the potential for helping the team for those that are coming in. We also break down what needs the Gators still have to fill out the roster for next y...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down the new hires for including Jon Sumrall and all of the on field coaches he has brought on to assemble the new staff at UF. We discuss the background of each of the hires, what experience and traits they posses, and what they can bring to the Gators moving forward. We also give our thoughts on how the staff is shaping up overall and what we want to see movi...

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy break down the disheartening 2025 season and look at the statistical analysis of how the Gators ended up at 4 and 8. We also discuss the positive aspects of the year from a player superlative standpoint, and have a discussion around the challenges the schedule presented, regardless of the poor outcome. We also look at the results from our full season Keep It or Pitch...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down the 2026 recruiting class as it currently stands with a detailed discussion of all current recruits in the class and what they can bring to the Gators next year and beyond. We also discuss the outstanding job this current and new coaching staff has done keeping this class together and getting virtually every recruit to sign despite the transition in coache...

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy break down the satisfying win over the Criminoles and where the Gators had success on both the offensive and defensive sides of the football including Jadan Baugh's record setting performance. We also discuss the great effort the team showed up with for this rivalry game despite it not having an affect on the overall outcome of the season. We wrap up our regular seas...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben react to the satisfying victory over the Seminoles in the swamp and Jadan Baugh's outstanding performance! We discuss the game plan from the coaches and how effective it was not just in it's production, but in playing to the strength of the team overall in the running game. Be sure to join us on Monday night for our full analysis of the win and Go Gators!

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy give the fully break down and analysis of the difficult loss to Vols from Saturday night. We discuss the shortfalls on both offense and defense and where the Gators simply got out-coached during the game schematically. We also discuss our overall disappointment with team based on the talent and potential they started off this year with, and how they have so drastical...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben discuss the blowout loss to the Vols in the Swamp and how the Gators got schooled on both sides of the ball in this match up. We also look at some key stats that contributed to the loss, along with our impact play, and impact player from the game as well. Be sure to check out our full analysis of the game this Monday night as well as a look ahead to the final match u...

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy break down the difficult loss to Ole Miss, and how the Gators performed on both offense and defense including both the good and the bad we observed. We also review some of the poor fortune the team experienced in this game, but despite that the solid effort shown by the team, especially compared with last week's performance. We discuss where the team will go from her...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben break down the disappointing loss to Ole Miss, despite the solid play for much of the game from the Gators. We discuss the missed opportunities the team had as well as the key stats that helped contribute to the loss. We also discuss the impact play and player from the game as well as some potential big news that may be coming tomorrow regarding the coaching situatio...

Send us Fan Mail Ben and Randy break down the embarrassing loss to Kentucky and what we saw on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball that made a more talented Gators team perform as poorly as they did. We also discuss what will need to change moving forward in the last 3 games of the season for UF to even compete against their stronger opponents, and how the culture must get right on...

Send us Fan Mail Randy and Ben react to the embarrassing loss to Kentucky on the road and how things have devolved to this point. We discuss the key stats that contributed to the loss, the impact play the influenced the ultimate outcome of the game, and the impact player from the Gators that emerged despite the outcome. We also discuss our overall takeaways from the game and some of what we will d...